History of Scary Stories
In ancient times scary stories were ofthen told around... what?
Campfires
In what country was H.P Lovecraft born?
America
What is the name of the scientist who creates the monster? First and last name please!
Victor Frankenstein
In what American city was Edgar Allan Poe born?
Boston
What does "tales" mean?
Answer with a synonym in English or give the Swedish translation.
English: story/legend/myth
Swedish: berättelse/saga/legend/myt
What is the name of Mary Shelly's most famous story?
Frankenstein
How was H.P Lovecrafts childhood?
Difficult (both his parents suffered from mental ilness)
From where does the scientist collect body parts to create his monster?
With whom did Edgar Allan Poe grow up?
In a foster family (his parents died when he was young).
What does "cobwebs" mean?
Answer with a synonym in English or give the Swedish translation.
English: Spiderweb
Swedish: Spindelväv
What is the story "Beowulf" about?
a hero fighting a monster
When did H.P Lovecraft become famous?
After his death (in 1937).
Who does the scientist work with to create his monster?
With noone. He works alone away from friends and family.
What types of texts did Edgar Allan Poe write? Memtion two types of texts.
Poems and short stories.
What does "haunted" mean?
Answer with a synonym in English or give the Swedish translation.
English: possessed / cursed
Swedish: besatt
What modern event made zombie stories so popular?
The Cold War
In H.P Lovecraft's stories we meet the monstous Cthulhu. Where do they like to sleep?
Beneath the sea or in other hidden places.
What does the scientist use to bring his monster to life?
Electricity (from the lightnings)
One of Edgar Allan Poe's most famous poems is about a talking bird. What kind of bird is it?
A raven
What does "various" mean?
Answer with a synonym in English or give the Swedish translation.
English: several / many / numerous
Swedish: många / flera / olika
During the middle ages, scary stories were often based on...
superstitions and fear of the unknown
What is H.P Lovecraft's stories famous for?
What is the weather like the night the scientist brings the monster to life?
It's a thunderstorm (the electricity from the lightning makes the monster come alive).
What word does the bird repeatedly say in Edgar Allen Poe's famous poem?
Nevermore
What does "macabre" mean?
Answer with a synonym in English or give the Swedish translation.
English: horrific / gruesome / grim
Swedish: makaber / hemsk / ohygglig / otäck